Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5 How many times have you heard your students complain, "What's the point of all this math? I'm never going to have to use it in real life." The materials in this book will answer that complaint and demonstrate the usefulness of mathematics in their world. The projects in this book will help students hone their critical-thinking skills while they apply basic math skills to everyday situations. The easy-to-implement projects are divided into six categories: Math and Science Math and Social Studies Math and Language Arts Math and Art Math and Recreation Math and Life Skills Each project includes instructions for the teacher, project goals, a student guide, and reproducible worksheets. The projects can stand alone, can be used with students of various grade levels and abilities, and are designed to support the Standards and Focal Points of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The authors also offer methods for seamlessly incorporating math projects into the classroom and provide a variety of proven classroom management suggestions and teaching tips as well as strategies for evaluating students' work. Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5 will help you instill a genuine appreciation for mathematics in your students. PRAISE FOR HANDS-ON MATH PROJECTS WITH REAL-LIFE APPLICATIONS > --CELESTE DEGER, elementary school math specialist, East Brunswick Public Schools, New Jersey